Rockland Community College to Host Community Discussion on Kratom and 7-OH

Rockland Community College (RCC) will host a free community event, “Kratom & 7-OH: What Every Community Member Should Know,” on Wednesday, November 4, from 6 to 7 p.m. in The Ellipse at RCC, 145 College Road, Suffern. The event is open to the public.

Jana Wu, LCSW, LADC, CASAC-M, Director of Clinical Integration, will discuss what kratom and 7-OH are, new products and trends, warning signs and health risks, and where individuals and families can find help. Her work and expertise on kratom and 7-OH have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone and iHeartRadio.

The discussion comes as federal health officials have raised concerns about concentrated 7-OH products, which are being sold in gas stations and smoke shops and may be marketed as “natural.” New 7-OH products are significantly more potent and act like an opioid.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned about the potential risks associated with concentrated 7-OH products. In July 2026, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration announced its intent to temporarily place certain concentrated 7-OH products into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.

The event is presented by Mountainside Treatment Center and the SUNY Rockland Community College CASAC Program.

Admission is free, and community members are encouraged to attend.

About Rockland Community College, State University of New York

Founded in 1959, Rockland Community College (RCC) provides students with a high-quality education that is both affordable and accessible. The College offers 35 degree and 3 certificate programs, supported by a faculty that includes Fulbright scholars and SUNY Distinguished Professors. In addition to its main campus in Suffern, RCC operates a Hospitality and Culinary Arts Center in Nyack, and its Automotive Technology Center in Orangeburg. For more information about RCC, visit sunyrockland.edu.

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